Archive for 'Monthly E-Devotionals'
Jumping and Running With Shepherds
By FOI President James Loftin December 2011 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child (Luke 2:16-17). Approximately 2,014 years ago God came to earth in human [...]
Full StoryGoodbye Scatterings
By Kathy Hayes I hate saying goodbye to people I love. My husband tells me that I’m one of those touchy-feely types that experience emotions down to their toes. He’s right. I laugh big, and I cry big. Years ago we said goodbye to our native Mississippi when we moved to Texas. Moving away from [...]
Full StoryMore Than Just the Benefits
By David D. Swanson During my seminary days, I served as a student chaplain and had the pleasure of meeting a young patient named Scott. Over the course of our visits, I discovered that every single person in his life had, in effect, disowned him. His parents had walked away when he announced he was [...]
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By Braxton Brady Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:3-5 In this passage of Scripture, we see that Paul realizes everyone’s natural [...]
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By Rhonda Stapleton My friend, Lea, invited me to visit a church where her friends had recently been appointed as pastors. The building was colossal and the décor magnificent – vast columns reaching skyward, marble floors, a massive pipe organ and state-of-the-art sound. Admittedly, I was a bit out of my element. After a very [...]
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By Jack Mooring Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 As a contemporary prophet as well as a renowned musician, Bono continues to challenge us with words about the reality of God’s passion for and work with hurting people. God is in [...]
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By Jeff Moody Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.(Hebrews 5:13-14) My friend’s one-year-old is beginning to take a few steps. Recently I watched my friend [...]
Full StoryWise Folks Remember
By FollowOne President James Loftin On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold,frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:1 The Christmas story is just not complete without those loveable wise men. The Magi [...]
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